Connecticut reopening brings both worry and excitement

Julia Kasabian '21, Staff Writer

May 28, 2020

With Coronavirus slowing down in Connecticut, the state is slowly starting to work its way towards normalcy. Businesses are reopening. Restrictions are beginning to be lifted. People are starting to see each other in person more.  Connecticut residents have many differing opinions on the reopening of the st...

Lamont announces barbershops, hair salons delayed until June

Finnegan Courtney '23, News Editor

May 28, 2020

Earlier this week, Governor Ned Lamont announced during his daily briefing that all Connecticut hair salons and barbershops reopenings would be pushed back from its original date of May 20 to at least June 1. While most stores and restaurants throughout the state reopened in some capacity on May 20,...

Exploring pandemic responses, which one is best?

Graham Wood '20 & Prasaus Yeager '22, Staff Writer & Opinion Editor

May 22, 2020

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Senior Year Reflections

Ella Bloomingdale '20, Staff Writer

May 22, 2020

Exploring pandemic responses, which one is best?

Graham Wood '20 and Prasaus Yeager '22, Staff Writer and Paper Opinions Editor

May 21, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/user-207643364/novel-coronavirus-pandemic-which-response-is-best

Lamont removes Connecticut Commissioner of Public Health

Andreas Lolis '21, Breaking News Editor

May 19, 2020

Governor Ned Lamont fired Public Health Commissioner Renée Coleman-Mitchell on May 12.  Coleman-Mitchell’s tenure was marked by controversy surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and vaccinations, according to The CT Mirror. Lamont thanked the departing Commissioner in a press release that announced the decision. “[Coleman-Mitchell’s] service over the last year has be...

Police drone program ditched due to privacy concerns

Giselle Oldani '22, Web News Editor

May 18, 2020

Westport’s Flatten the Curve Pilot drone program recently shut down due to privacy concerns and backlash from the ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union) of Connecticut.  Through drone company, Draganfly, claimed these drones would not use facial recognition or be used in residents’ private yards...

How seniors are celebrating graduation during the coronavirus pandemic

Reilly Caldwell '20, Staff Writer

May 17, 2020

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Congress must curb continuous coronavirus spending

Andreas Lolis '21, Breaking News Editor

May 17, 2020

These are unprecedented times. Never have so many people been isolated from society.  The effects of social distancing impact more than just the social aspect of our lives. The American economy is in dire straits. Congress has responded with massive spending, including a $2 trillion stimulus pack...

Social distancing becoming optional, still obligatory

Lia Chen ’20, Staff Writer

May 17, 2020

At long last, after what has felt like an eternity, summer is finally beginning to approach us. All around our community, there are signs that life seems to be returning to normal: the weather is starting to warm up; seniors are embarking on their internships; Compo has reopened; On May 20, Connecticu...

Staples sports teams assist community in times of need

Ella Stoler '22 and Shira Zeiberg '22, Broadcast Director and Assistant Business Manager

May 16, 2020

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Quarantine impact by grade

Madison Andrews ’20 and Marina Engler ’21, Staff Writers

May 16, 2020

Art during coronavirus: students of all skills turn towards art to combat quarantine boredom

Eliza Barr '21, Photography Director

May 15, 2020

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